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1. Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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2. Palmetto Peddlers Antiques Mall ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Cottle Farms

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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4. Florence Stockade

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5. Mars Bluff Atomic Bomb Impact Crater

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6. Florence County Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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7. Red Bone Alley

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8. Florence National Cemetery

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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9. First Presbyterian Church

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10. Julia Belle’s Restaurant

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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11. Florence Veterans Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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12. Locked Inn Escape Room Games

Category: Entertainment Near Me
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

History, character and Southern charm characterize the city of Florence, South Carolina, located at the intersection of I-95 and I-20. First chartered in 1871, the town was incorporated in 1890 and originally served as a thriving railroad hub. Today, it still thrives with culture and so many things to do, from concerts and theater at Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center to quaint restaurants such as Julia Belle’s Restaurant, among other popular points of interest, as well as sporting events including hockey matches featuring hometown team the Pee Dee Cyclones.

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